Have you ever heard of norovirus?

This short video explains what norovirus is, how it is spread, groups that are at high risk for severe disease and how you can protect yourself and loved ones from getting it. Seniors and young children are vulnerable.
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The cause for 350 people becoming sick after eating at the Fayette Mall food court and the subsequent shutdown of the area has been identified as norovirus, according to the Lexington-Fayette County Health Department.

Norovirus is a very contagious virus that can easily be spread through direct contact with an infected person by consuming contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated surfaces then putting your unwashed hands near your mouth, the health department said.

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The food court reopened at 2 p.m. Tuesday after being cleaned, sanitized and inspected by the health department. Tables, chairs, corridors, floors, restrooms and the children’s play area were cleaned prior to reopening, the mall’s statement said.

The health department’s Environmental Health inspectors visited the site again Thursday.

The Lexington-Fayette County Health Department has been investigating potential causes after more than 350 people reported becoming sick after eating at the Fayette Mall food court. Results from those who were tested were consistently positive for norovirus. pic.twitter.com/XA2dtJ5nGE

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